I have 4 Vie Longs I don't have any shedding issues with them at all, surprising that others do. I am okay with HH they do seem like the brush between badger and boar . On 2 of them the bristles have become a bit wild , what I mean is they look like knots with a bad hair day but you can brush them back into place . Probably the most knowledgeable vendor is Juan of Gifts and Care, he is based in Valencia and seems to have regular contact with and knowledge of Vie Long. Also his website will show you the various mixes of horse hair, tail, mane, processed or natural or horse hair mixed with badger or boar .

I'm a big horse hair fan. I've never had a Vie Long shed. I find most horsehair brushes a little on the scrubby side making them an excellent face latherer. I prefer the natural brown hair from Vie Long. I also enjoy Bestshave's HH , but the QC can make it a hit or miss product.